Centre grants 3-month extension to defence forces for emergency weapon acquisition

Dec 31, 2020

New Delhi [India], December 31 : With the conflict with China still continuing, the Centre has granted an extension of three months to defence...

Centre extends emergency procurement powers of defence forces

Apr 05, 2023

With a majority of defence forces' tenders to buy weapon systems under emergency acquisition powers yet to be concluded, the Defence Ministry has extended...

Government allows defence forces to buy emergency weapons through Make in India route

Aug 22, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 22 : In a major boost to defence forces, the government has allowed them to buy critical weapon systems for...

Taiwan in peak period of weapon acquisition to strengthen "kill chain" functionality against China: Taiwan Defence Ministry

May 03, 2024

"Kill chain" refers to a sequence of tactical steps or processes in which weaponry finds, engages, and "kills" targets in military operations.

Indian defence forces to get emergency powers to acquire critical weapon systems through fast-track route

Aug 20, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 20 : Seeking to further strengthen operational preparedness, India is likely to allow defence forces to buy critical weapons systems...

Rs 20,000 cr hike in modernisation budget a 'huge step' by govt, will meet our requirements: IAF Chief

Feb 04, 2021

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 4 : Amid criticism that the defence budget had not been hiked adequately to meet security challenges, Indian Air Force...